Attorney Engagement Letters: A Liability or a Valuable Risk Management Tool?
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Presented by: Bethann Lloyd 12:00-12:15 PM: Confirmation of a lawyer’s fees – ethical requirements 12:15-12:30 PM: Form letters – defending legal malpractice claims - Risk Management 12:30-12:45 PM: Fee confirmation basics with discussion of how to maximize your firm’s engagement letter 12:45-1:00 PM: Conflict waivers/Letters of referral *This seminar qualifies for one Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia CLE credit.
7th Law of Shale Plays Conference
The 7th Law of Shale Plays Conference, presented by the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, will be held September 7-8, 2016. The Law of Shale Plays Conference brings together clients and legal professionals servicing all components of the energy industry for outstanding continuing legal education focused on issues affecting shale plays. The conference will provide timely legal updates on important litigation, transactional and regulatory issues...
The 6th Annual Shale Insight Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at the 6th Annual SHALE INSIGHT™ Conference, taking place September 21-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hosted by The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), SHALE INSIGHT 2016 will provide participants a front-row seat for the most important discussions on shale development, featuring some of the most prominent industry and...
NALA Charity Golf Outing
Quicksilver Golf Club 2000 Quicksilver Rd. , McDonald, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Quicksilver Golf Club on September 22, 2016 for the NALA Charity Golf Outing.
Navigating Legal & Regulatory Challenges in the Conventional Oil & Gas Industry: Protecting Your Business & Minimizing Exposure
Rustic Lodge 2199 Oakland Ave. , Indiana , PA, United StatesBabst Calland is sponsoring a collaborative and timely training seminar for conventional oil and gas operations addressing creditor/debtor rights, well plugging and site remediation, and pipeline safety. Babst Calland Presenters David Ross Erica Dausch Jean Mosites Kevin Garber Keith Coyle
CLE Program – Pool/Unitization, Oil & Gas Reservations
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Babst Calland attorney Bruce F. Rudoy will present a CLE program on "Pool/Unitization, Oil & Gas Reservations."
2016 AAPL Appalachian Land Institute
Doubletree Pittsburgh - Meadow Lands 340 Racetrack Rd. , Washington, PA, United StatesJoin us at AAPL's 2016 Appalachian Land Institute held this year in Washington, Pa. on October 6-7, 2016. This popular event consists of a day and a half of excellent and topical presentations. There will be an MLBC/NALA/SAAPL hosted dinner on October 6 for an extra fee. For more information or to register, click here.
Invent Penn State: Venture & IP Conference
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel 215 Innovation Blvd. , State College , PA, United StatesJoin us at the Invent Penn State, Venture & IP Conference, October 6-7, 2016. The event will include a networking reception, exhibitors, Venture Connection, educational panels, University Technology Showcase and prominent speakers.
WVONGA Fall Meeting
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV, United StatesJoin us for the WVONGA Spring Meeting and enjoy a couple of days of education, networking, and enjoyment!
ACBA Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Meeting
ACBA Headquarters 436 Seventh, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDonald C. Bluedorn II and Kathy K. Condo, shareholders at Babst Calland, will give a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association on October 20, 2016, entitled What’s Going on with Our Drinking Water? The presentation will address recent water contamination headlines, provide an overview of the existing regulatory program, review third party suit issues, and offer...
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
Hilton Downtown Lexington Hotel 389 W. Vine St. , Lexington, KY, United StatesJoin us at the EMLF Kentucky Mineral Law Conference on October 19-20, 2016 at the Hilton Downtown Lexington Hotel. Change is Coming: 2016 Pipeline Safety Regulatory and Legislative Update The U.S. Brianne K. Kurdock Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) currently has several significant rulemakings pending. In addition, in June 2016, Congress passed the PIPES Act (Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of...
CLE Program: Clients – The Good – The Bad – The Ugly
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Babst Calland attorney Robert W. Thomson will present a CLE program on "Clients - The Good - The Bad - The Ugly.”
Marcellus Shale Coalition 2016 Annual Member Meeting
Penn SateJoin us at the annual member meeting for the Marcellus Shale Coalition on October 26, 2016 in State College, Pa. The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) works with exploration and production, midstream, and supply chain partners in the Appalachian Basin and across the country to address issues regarding the production of clean, job-creating, American natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays. MSC provides in-depth information to policymakers, regulators, media, and other public...
Shale 101 Unplugged: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
The Marcellus Shale Coalition is offering a two-day Shale 101 seminar on November 2 - 3 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. This seminar is being offered to all oil and gas industry stakeholders, state, county and local officials, and individuals interested in learning about unconventional shale and natural gas development in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The development of natural gas from unconventional shale in Pennsylvania has created a huge...
PIOGA’s Annual Membership Meeting and Retirement Celebration
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, United StatesPlease join us at PIOGA's Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Hear about the work of the association on legislative, regulatory and public education matters that impact your business. Stay for a retirement reception for Lou D'Amico following the meeting.
IPAA Annual Meeting
The Cloister 100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island, GA, United StatesJoin us at IPAA's 87th Annual Meeting to hear an impressive line-up of experts discuss the current state of the industry and assess the impact politics will have on America's oil and natural gas industry. For more information click here.
WVONGA Embracing Energy Conference
Columbia Gas Transmission 1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV, United StatesBrianne K. Kurdock Shareholder, Brianne Kurdock will be presenting on Pipelines & FERC at the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association's (WVONGA) 3rd Annual Embracing Energy Conference for Women to take place in Charleston, W. Va. on November 10-11, 2016.
Air & Waste Management Association AMS Luncheon
Pennsylvania Brewing Company 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland Shareholder, Jean Mosites will be presenting at the Air & Waste Management Association, Allegheny Mountain Section Luncheon on November 10, 2016. In 1978, EPA’s first proposed hazardous waste regulations under RCRA contained a carve-out for “oil and gas drilling muds” and “production brines” exempting them from storage, treatment and disposal standards to which hazardous wastes were subject. EPA justified the classification because such wastes were high in volume...
WV Shale Gas Law Seminar 2016
WVU College of Law 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, United StatesShareholder Christopher B. Power will be presenting at the West Virginia CLE Annual Shale Gas Law Seminar on November 18-19, 2016. For more information or to register, click here.
MSC Pipeline Safety Seminar: PHMSA Rulemaking Update
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/SouthpointeIn April 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ("PHMSA") published a long-anticipated rulemaking proposal for gas gathering and transmission lines. More than four years in the making, the proposed rules would significantly expand PHMSA's jurisdiction over gas gathering lines and add several new requirements to the agency's regulations for gas transmission lines. Many of these proposals respond to congressional mandates and recommendations issued by...